GRE Word List

AMALGAM

a mixture of different elements

The meaning of the word amalgam is a mixture of different elements.

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WordMeaning
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
falterto walk unsteadily : stumble
threshto separate seed from (a harvested plant) mechanically
swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
strewto spread by scattering
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
campa place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers)
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
spatulaa flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting